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Property taxes in
Hillsborough County.

Home to Tampa, Brandon, and the fast-growing Wimauma / SouthShore corridor. Tax bills vary widely between the city of Tampa, unincorporated areas, and CDD-heavy master plans like FishHawk, Mira Bay, and Hawkstone.

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Countywide millage

18.51

Effective rate

≈ 1.09%

Key deadlines

Homestead filing
March 1 (for the current tax year)
Tangible personal property
April 1
Petition to Value Adjustment Board
Mid-September (25 days after TRIM notice)

Local quirks

  • Many new SouthShore communities carry a CDD assessment on top of ad-valorem taxes — read the closing statement carefully.
  • Tampa city limits add municipal millage; unincorporated Hillsborough is typically lower.
  • Properties in flood zones AE / VE require flood insurance separate from windstorm.

Official county resources

Hillsborough County Property AppraiserHillsborough County Tax Collector

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Statewide rules — Homestead, Save Our Homes, portability — apply here too.

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Millage and deadlines are reviewed annually. Confirm with the county before relying on them.

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